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REO's are non performing assets that burden the books of banks as they are not set up to handle real estate.

Before making an offer on a REO, have your agent contact the the listing agent and ask the following questions: (1) Are there any inspection reports, (2) What work has the bank agreed to, (3) Is there a special "as is" form, (4) How long does it take the bank to accept an offer, and (5) How does your agent deliver the offer?

Before submitting an offer on an REO it is prudent to for the investor to be pre qualified and clear about their financing.

The purchase and hold of an REO rental property in Southern California real estate market can create some great tax benefits for the investor.

It is important that REO buyers agents be highly available, aggressive and personable in order to develop relationships with REO listing agents.

When offering on long term cash flow REO's, it is important that investors consider the long term viability of the neighborhood as it relates to local economy, employment and desireability

Look at the last three months of comparable sales for that neighborhood to determine how much this REO is worth. Try to use only those homes that most closely match the REO regarding square footage, number of bedrooms, baths, amenities and condition.

Because they are vacant, many REO homes get vandalized and sustain damage.

Most REOs are secured by an agent lock box and will require an agent to access the interior.

It is important to have the help of experienced professionals when determining market rents for purpose of cash flow analysis.

If Fannie Mae knows of any hazards on REO properties they own or market, they disclose this information through their real estate listing agents. However, they may not have been informed by the previous owner of all hazards. They encourage you to have the property inspected by a professional before you buy.

REO buyers, don't rule yourself out of qualifying for FHA loan to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage because of credit issues until a mortgage professional has reviewed your credit.

Banks negotiate bulk-rate discounts with title and escrow companies. If you elect to use the bank's title escrow company, check the fees those companies will charge you. Generally, fees not paid by the bank but paid by the buyer will be higher because title and escrow often make up those discounts by charging buyers more.

FHA requires satisfaction of appraisal conditions prior to closing. Yet, REO banks typically will not authorize repairs prior to closing. Then, toss into the mix that bank repo buyers rarely want to pay for repairs before they own the home.

One more disadvantage of Bank Owned homes or REO Properties is you will not know about the past of the property, but this can be reduced by doing some research on property in public records.

Foreclosure is a process that allows a lender to recover the amount owed on a defaulted loan by selling or taking ownership (repossession) of the property securing the loan. the bank then calls this property an REO or real esate owned.

Many investors would like to get into the REO market but do not have the time to do the negotiation, repair and rental tasks that are required. A third party REO expert can be a great help in this process and can deliver excellent home for a small fee.

REO tip....take extra care to estimate repair costs on the lower priced inventory. There is usually a reason for the low list price and many times it is a costly or loan killing defect.

REO Part II: Banks have departments that must maintain these homes, keep the lights on and keep the taxes paid. Banks cannot legally sell real estate directly to the public, so they enlist the services of a real estate broker to list the home for sale. Real estate brokers in turn with the REO manager within the bank to negotiate through an offer.

To avoid paying more than you intended, carefully research the area and home prices, as well as possible repair costs to find out if a REO home is right for you.

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